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[New Bites] Rare ‘American Werewolf in London’ Storyboards, New One Sheets For ‘The Thing’ and ‘Afraid of the Dark’, NY ‘Shining’ Screening Update

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Website IMPAwards posted two new one sheets, the first being a Russian quad for Universal Pictures’ The Thing prequel, which hits theaters October 14. And while already released, we thought this new one sheet for Troy Nixey’s Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark was pretty badass. Dig on ’em both inside.

I hate to burst your bubble, but those of you in New York will NOT be seeing a special uncut screening of Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, so says website Daily Dead. “It has come to our attention the print of the film we will be showing does not in fact have the two-minute final scene that Mr. Kubrick cut following the film’s initial screenings. The version of ‘The Shining’ screening at Eastman House will be the 142-minute extended U.S. version that includes footage Mr. Kubrick subsequently cut from the European release.” BOOOOOOOOO HISSSSSSS.

Fantastic Fest attendees were treated to an extra special event over the weekend: they had the chance to view a pristine 35mm copy of John Landis’ horror comedy classic An American Werewolf in London with acclaimed special effects master, Rick Baker, in attendance. Post mortem, website Badass Digest scored a series of rare storyboards featuring the infamous transformation David Kessler (played by David Naughton) goes through. Dig on ’em all by clicking the below image!


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Don Mancini in the “Early Stages” of Working On a New “Chucky” Movie!

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Everyone’s favorite killer doll is headed back to the small screen with “Chucky” Season 3: Part 2 on April 10, but are any further movies being planned at this time?

Created by Don Mancini, the “Chucky” television series remarkably plays around with existing elements from all previous films without disregarding ANYTHING from the past. From the original Child’s Play to sequels including Child’s Play 2, Bride of Chucky and even Seed of Chucky, it’s all one cohesive timeline that Mancini remains deeply committed to.

Of course, the most recent film in the Child’s Play franchise was the 2019 remake, to date the only movie in the saga that’s NOT part of Mancini’s vision. Is Mancini’s original incarnation going to spend his final days on TV, while another Chucky will be featured in the movies? It’s a question we’ve been asking ourselves for the last few years, and we may now have an answer.

Speaking with the Scream Dreams Podcast this week, Mancini revealed that he’s in the early stages of development on a potential new installment in the original Chucky film franchise!

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CHUCKY — “Jennifer’s Body” Episode 303 — Pictured in this screengrab: Chucky — (Photo by: SYFY)

“Like anyone in this business, I want to do more things. At this point though if it’s only Chucky I’m totally cool with that,” Mancini explains. “I have other things I want to do. I’m working on a new pilot. I’m also, actually, in the early stages of working on a new Chucky movie.”

Mancini adds, “At this point, my goal is just to keep working.”

Outside of the aforementioned Child’s Play remake, there are to date seven installments in the franchise, with Cult of Chucky (2017) being the original franchise’s most recent film.

For now, Chucky remains a small screen icon. Don’t miss the premiere of Season 3: Part 2 on both USA and SYFY on April 10, with new episodes hitting Peacock the day after they air.

You can watch Don Mancini’s full chat with Scream Dreams below.

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